The Uplift Mofo Party Plan

The Uplift Mofo Party Plan stands as a pivotal turning point in the history of Red Hot Chili Peppers, marking their fourth studio album and their first release after signing with EMI America. It represents the moment the band began to bridge the gap between their chaotic funk-punk roots and the polished alternative rock sound that would later define their global success. Released in 1987, this record captures a group finding its footing, experimenting with heavier production while retaining the raw energy that made them cult favorites.

Last updated 2026-09-29 from the source article.

Quick Facts

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Released: 29 September 1987
Recorded: May 1987
Studio: Capitol (Hollywood), Eldorado (Hollywood)
Genre: Funk rock, funk metal
Length: 37:54
Label: EMI Manhattan
Producer: Michael Beinhorn

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Background

The album's title itself reflects an internal philosophy of the group at the time: a desperate yet joyful attempt to lift spirits through music amidst personal turmoil. It was an era where the band members were still grappling with their individual demons while trying to craft something cohesive for the wider world. The songs on this record serve as a sonic diary of that transition, capturing the raw vulnerability of a group pushing against the boundaries of what they thought they could be.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1	Fight Like a Brave		3:51
2	Funky Crime		3:01
3	Me and My Friends		3:05
4	Backwoods		3:05
5	Skinny Sweaty Man		1:15
6	Behind the Sun	Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Beinhorn	4:39
7	Subterranean Homesick Blues	Bob Dylan	2:32
8	Party on Your Pussy (Title censored on original release listing as "Special Secret Song Inside")		3:14
9	No Chump Love Sucker		2:42
10	Walkin' on Down the Road	Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cliff Martinez	3:46
11	Love Trilogy		2:39
12	Organic Anti-Beat Box Band		4:00
Total length			37:54

Track listing from the source article.

Did You Know?

This was the first Red Hot Chili Peppers album to feature drummer Jack Sherman in the lineup.
The production style introduced by Andy Gill brought a distinct post-punk influence to their funk rock sound.
Several tracks on this album were later re-recorded or reworked for subsequent releases as the band evolved.
The title track serves as an upbeat introduction that sets the energetic tone for the entire record.